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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
2
A fragmented report notes an event at St Eireg last Saturday involving Be Snubed and the Perremetic Bangieep organization with movant statements from Meyer and Tom Whee. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but the session occurred recently.
Wire reports outline betting for Easter races with emphasis on Sydney Cup and Doncaster meeting. Mentions horses including Silent, Abbeville, Craigie, and Depatot with bookmakers easing Cup betting as Randwick hosts next Saturday.
A damaged race narrative describes FEcheT Essay coNDITINN and y Ringeazy in a sailing event. It notes strong breeze, three starters, and a long sprint to the line with Secret and Defiant mentioned. Details are garbled but reference to timing snippets and water spray appear, finishing with Secret and Founding mark sequences.
Londor March 1 Viscount Swinton met with Field Marshal Bruty to discuss cooperation among Commonwealth nations. He expected the Empire Air Conference in Capetown to align Chicago and London talks. He was asked about monopolies and stated a desire to co create with any sovereign country.
French prisoners are reported released by Allied forces as the advance nears Paris. Soldiers are preparing reception areas in Marseille to welcome the returnees within the next month. It notes about 9000 Russians and 10th Frenchmen are among those expected to arrive.
March 19 Brisbane report details Red Cross activities showing visitors to the bureau at 8 and officers seeking information. The text notes limited available data and mentions army involvement and fuel distribution, with references to bureau work and registration efforts.
A fragmentary, war torn recount describes German occupation on a Norwegian island. German forces forced labor, burned houses, slaughtered animals, and deported residents. Norwegians, many aiding fighters, endured scarce food, harsh patrols, and occasional shootings as they fled to safety by sea and snow.
Sydney March the Australian Modernizers Council proposes a levy to fund a grower trust account. The measure aims to support research and ensure year to year arrangements meet requirements, with control returning to growers and no fixed account specification.
Unsettled weather dominates Babinda for a week as residents discuss the election of officers for the running year. L M McDonnell is acclaimed president for a likely 184th term, with Wallace and Evans as vice president and secretary treasurer. A monthly meeting covered ambulance movement and community service, while concerns over a court case and local misdeeds arose, highlighting local civic activity and notable residents.
In the Ipswich Court of Patty Sewions a case against Annie Winifred Bethel of the Mena Creek hotel centers on alleged unlawful possession of army goods. Prosecution contends items including jugs tins of milk beef sausages cheese and blankets were obtained from soldiers via the Allied Canteen Caravan and were government property. Bethel admits buying some items but denies illicit intent, arguing many articles were left by troops or purchased legitimately. The judge considers whether to impose a pecuniary penalty or presumptive imprisonment.
A fragmentary item mentions ambergris and a 17 a umpires reference, with scattered names and places including Melbourne, Portland, and Radon. The text is garbled, but hints at a lump of ambergris connected to a holiday season event and a factory manager, with unclear roles and locations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe concern over flies spreading disease across several towns. Mentions names and places are partially unreadable, but emphasize public health risk and amid unclear details.
Sydney letter argues that government control of a central bank would threaten prosperity and independence of the Commonwealth Bank. It warns Treasury dominance risks revenue priorities over broader economic health and urges a truly independent board to manage monetary policy. The piece frames banking as a political battleground affecting national welfare.
London reports the reopening of major cotton mills, with 12 000 to 14 000 workers required, mostly women. The Daily Telegraph notes the move amid industrial workforce shifts, while Labour Ministry positions and potential union reactions loom large for the upcoming restart.
A fragmentary stock and war loan notice references metals gold and shares, broker activity, and international producers. Includes scattered mentions of France Australia and Sydney contexts, with unclear names and dates.
A garbled report records a discussion on sugar industry conditions and policy, mentioning Newcastle, government action, workforce impacts, and the role of Mr. R. Muir. The text references ministerial oversight, industry shifts, and a general secretary, with unclear dates and many corrupted names.
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